What is NLP?

NLP is short for Neurolinguistic Programming, a practice that examines the reasons behind how we think, behave, and interact with the world and each other. In essence, we are all “programmed”, much like computer software. The program wasn’t chosen for us, but is the culmination of all our interactions from birth until this moment. From this program stem all of our beliefs about the world and our habitual behaviors.

The practice of NLP, then, is to understand and correct any destructive beliefs and behaviors; to rewrite the program. A practitioner of NLP builds bridges between the conscious and unconscious mind, writing a new program for the “user” or client.

While life coaching focuses on modifying behaviors and focusing on goals, NLP really gets to the root of the problem by changing patterns and habits, instead of merely altering external symptoms.

NLP can help you heal from:

Depression

Stress and anxiety

Trauma

Emotional abuse

Physical and sexual abuse

Rape

Self-consciousness

Limiting beliefs

Phobias and fears

To rewrite the program, NLP uses a series of techniques and strategies to do the following:

Manage stress and anxiety

Release us from negative or traumatic experiences

Dismiss fears

Deal with depression

Cultivate meaningful relationships

Correct and prevent self sabotaging behavior

Unveil and replace negative beliefs

Become trustworthy and trusting of others

re-frame negative experiences for more positive use

Practice self forgiveness and the forgiveness of others

Build confidence and self-esteem

Create and plan for future goals

How long will NLP take?

While some people adopt regular NLP sessions as a way to live a more positive and fulfilling life, the amount of time and number of NLP sessions required to overcome a specific challenge is best determined during a free consultation.